Northwestern State University of Louisana

High School: Four-year starter for coach Jerrod Baugh's Bearcats … honorable mention all-state and first-team all-district, all-area and all-Lincoln Parish as a junior, helping Ruston go 14-0 and win a state championship … all-district and all-area selection as a sophomore as Ruston went 12-2 and reached the state title game … started Ruston's quarterfinal game as a freshman … also lettered in powerlifting … two-year Student Council treasurer and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and Bearcat Buddies … has a 3.8 GPA.

Personal: Son of Julia and Toby Nations … has two brothers, Petyon and AJ … plans to major in applied science and allied health … wants to attend occupational therapy school and work with special needs children and adults.